If you have an occasional 15 minutee to spare, you can make a little pocket money with online surveys.  I'm currently with Opinion Outpost and MySurvey.  I've made $33 from Opinion Outpost since I signed up in mid-June.  MySurvey sent me some KILLER makeup base (worth $12) and some not-so-good shampoo & conditioner (worth $7).

I have already exceeded my goal to make as much in cash and products as I spent on the site:  $45.

It's a good way to pay off something small... like a couple of Christmas gifts!